Internet Doomsday looms, at least for some
Malware-infected computers may be severed from the Internet on July 9th.
Online threats come from unexpected sources, says Symantec
What kind of website is the most dangerous to visit? The answer might surprise you.
Facebook photo leads to false Toronto arrest
A thumbnail photo leads to a local Toronto artist being falsely arrested for assault.
Tech Talk: Phishing scams, graymail and April Fool’s Day at ThinkGeek.com
In this week’s radio show, we chat about the phishing scams and how they try to ‘lure’ you out of cash, how Hotmail handles another annoying email problem referred to as ‘graymail’ and what the folks at ThinkGeek.com have cooked up for April Fool’s Day (and what previous joke products actually became real).
Checking out: have location apps overstayed their welcome?
A recent location app pushes the boundaries of acceptable behavior, but it’s far from alone in questionable usefulness when it comes to check-in apps.
Police wardriving for unsecured WiFi networks
Police are searching for insecure WiFi networks. warning users, and giving info on how to secure them.
10 tips for avoiding online fraud
Protect your computer and your personal identity with these assorted tips to safer online shopping.
Would you, er, ‘check in’ when having protected sex?
A new site, WhereDidYouWearIt.com, is encouraging people to ‘check in’ when they’re having sex with a condom, which shows their location of intimacy on a map. Here’s how it works and why it exists.
Mozilla Collusion browser add-on lets you see who’s tracking you
Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to web-based user tracking? Mozilla Collusion will help you understand.
Do you live in one of Canada’s ‘riskiest’ online cities?
Symantec, once again, has compiled a list of Canadian cities and ranked them on how “risky” they are when it comes to cybercrime threats.



